Comparison

Easy Alarm Time Setting vs Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Easy Alarm Time Setting

This free alarm application allows for simple time setting with a memo function. It calculates and displays the remaining time until the set alarm. Users can also enable a silent mode with vibration only.

Highlights
  • Single alarm setting
  • One-time notification
  • Easy time setting
  • Remaining time display
  • Memo function
  • Silent/Vibe mode
Features
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A simple free alarm app with a memo that allows you to set only one, notify only once, and set the time easily. The remaining time up to the set time is calculated and displayed. Silent mode (Vibe only) can be set.

About

Timer

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

Highlights
  • Easy timer setting
  • Customizable presets
  • Adjustable alarm volume
  • Ambient ticking sound option
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible subscription options
Features
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Meet Minimal Timer, your perfect companion for all your timing needs. This easy-to-use timer app helps you stay focused and manage your time well, whether you're working, studying, cooking, or just need a gentle reminder. We've designed it to be simple and helpful, so you can do more with less fuss. Set Timers with Ease: With Minimal Timer, setting a timer is straightforward and quick. You can easily set your desired duration in minutes or hours using the clear, easy-to-use keypad interface. Simply type in the time you need, and you're ready to go. If you often use the same times, you'll also love our selection of handy presets that get you started quickly. Or, if you need something specific, you can customize your own timers to fit any activity. Minimal Timer is built to be flexible for your everyday life. Custom Presets: Create and save your own frequently used timer durations. Whether it's for a 25-minute focus session, a 7-minute workout, or a 30-minute cooking reminder, you can set it once and use it again and again with just a tap. This makes starting your favorite timers super quick and easy. Custom Alarm Volume: Adjust your alarm sound to be just right for any situation. Whether you need a loud reminder to get your attention or a quiet chime that won't disturb others, you're in control. This means your timer will always alert you exactly how you want it to. Ambient Ticking Sound: If you like to feel time passing, you can turn on an optional, gentle ticking sound. This subtle feature can help you stay aware of the duration and maintain your focus, creating a calm and productive environment without being distracting. Widgets: Keep an eye on your timers right from your home screen. Our handy widgets let you see your active timers at a glance, so you're always updated on your progress without needing to open the app. It's a convenient way to stay on track throughout your day. Subscription & Cancellation: Enjoy flexible subscription options for premium features. Your payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm your purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you start with a free trial, it will switch to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial is over. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple account settings. Ready to make managing your time a breeze? Minimal Timer is designed for everyone, with a clean look and straightforward features that just work. Give it a try today and enjoy the convenience of a reliable and simple timer tool! Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2b99efd494008031afe9f5cc09712f48 https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2b79efd4940080e1b734f1af1d853ddb

Screenshots

Easy Alarm Time Setting1 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timer at 4.4 against Easy Alarm Time Setting's 3.8. Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). Easy Alarm Time Setting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Easy Alarm Time Setting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 442 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Easy Alarm Time Setting's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Alarm Time Setting ships an update every 20 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Easy Alarm Time Setting versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Alarm Time SettingTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings)4.4 (442 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16442 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIStudio 1J, LLC

Customer experience

Easy Alarm Time Setting

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Timer

All ratings442 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative77.1%

Bugs and requests

Easy Alarm Time Setting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App swirls for over a minute before loading
  • No widgets found after paying for subscription
  • Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow limited access to try before subscribing
  • Add an option to control the timer from the widget
  • Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
  • Add a 24-hour timer option

In-app purchases

None

Easy Alarm Time Setting

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year

Questions

Is Easy Alarm Time Setting free?
Easy Alarm Time Setting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy Alarm Time Setting or Timer?
Timer is rated higher. Easy Alarm Time Setting averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 442 ratings.
Do Easy Alarm Time Setting or Timer have ads?
Easy Alarm Time Setting shows ads; Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Alarm Time Setting or Timer?
Easy Alarm Time Setting ships an update every 20 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Easy Alarm Time Setting was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timer on October 8, 2026.

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